30+ years of relevant experience, ideally with an operational background.
Established client connections across mining commodities in the western U.S.
Strong knowledge of industry standards and mine health and safety regulations.
Technical expertise in underground and surface mining methods.
Proven ability to lead teams through all project phases.
Experience in both consulting services and operations preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage business development for mining projects with current and new clients.
Engage clients to identify new opportunities and evaluate project challenges.
Travel to mining sites to meet clients and propose solutions.
Lead project scope, budgets, and design for projects of all sizes.
Coordinate marketing opportunities with other sectors and provide technical guidance.
Mentor local staff and engage as a senior leader in the office.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.
Benefits
Opportunity for significant travel (up to 50%).
Mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
Engagement in diverse mining projects across various commodities.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Access to a strong network of industry professionals.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any of our West or South West office locations.
Your Key Responsibilities
Manage business development of current and new clients for mining projects.
Engage existing and new mining clients to identify new opportunities.
Travel to mining sites and meet with clients to evaluate project challenges and identify solutions.
Lead project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
Coordinate marketing opportunities with other Stantec operating units and sectors. Provide technical guidance for large projects of high complexity.
As a senior leader in the office, engage local staff and provide mentoring opportunities.
Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mining engineered systems.
Participates in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
Participates in constructability review.
Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
Leads and provides guidance in the development of new standards and specifications for the mining group.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proven Seller-Leader-Doer, with an emphasis on the seller.
Ability to build relationships with client representatives and become their trusted advisor.
Strong knowledge of industry standards.
Ability to understand client challenges and navigate teams to a solution.
Established client connections that cross mining commodities and throughout the western United States.
Technical knowledge in underground and surface mining methods and mining infrastructure.
Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of projects.
Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Expertise in mine health and safety regulations.
Strong presentation and interview skills.
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
Assists in the evaluation and hiring of new team members.
Willing to mentor and teach your expertise to our mining team.
Willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
Education and Experience
Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering.
30+ years of relevant experience.
Preferably with a strong operational background in career.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Environmental Services, Oil and Gas, and sectors beyond mining.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in both consulting services and operations.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Primary Location: United States | UT | Salt Lake City Organization: BC-2242 E&R-US Northwest Employee Status: Regular Management Level: Individual contributor Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 22/10/2026 05:10:06 Req ID: 1008363
About Stantec
Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
